Comments on: September Reading Wrap-Up

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 20:52:02 +0000

In reply to Eva @ The Paperback Princess. I agree about Small Great Things- it left me thinking.

By: Eva @ The Paperback Princess

Eva @ The Paperback Princess — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:34:13 +0000

Ended up loving Small Great Things. I think it’s a book a LOT of people need to read, to confront those things in themselves. Especially given what’s happening in the States right now.

I think you will love The King’s Curse. I’ve read about Katherine Parr before – every once in a while I reach Tudor saturation, probably part of the reason I keep passing over this one. She’s a pretty cool woman.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:45:46 +0000

Ooh I look forward to hearing about the Fortunes. I have that on my TBR for soon too. I have gotten into a fantasy kick which is throwing off everything else I want to read. I need to get on track. I’m sad about the Wangs – but will still try it from the library soon I hope.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:13:42 +0000

In reply to Karen Newfield. Oh my gosh- you reading maniac! I loved Sweetbitter and You Will Know Me. So glad to hear The Other Einstein is good- I haven't started it yet.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:09:40 +0000

In reply to Darlene @ Lost in Literature. I think Commonwealth would be fun because everyone has a different perspective on childhood and it is wonderfully written. Gentleman is just so perfectly, gorgeously written. There would be plenty to discuss, but nothing controversial.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:05:52 +0000

In reply to Eva @ The Paperback Princess.

I really liked Small great Things, but yes to the discomfort! Especially given how things are in the U.S. right now. There is no doubt those people exist and it’s terrifying.

I did read Taming and did a mini-review of it. It’s about henry’s last wife and is is really good. Basically, the last 6 books I’ve read by her have been steady 4-stars. I just really like the way she writes. I have The King’s Curse on hold!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:02:57 +0000

In reply to Gabby. No, it's not, but it's still so good!!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:59:02 +0000

In reply to RK. I just keep adding her books to my reading list. Plus, I converted my brother to being a fan! I don't know about either of those books- I need to look them up!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:57:09 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Is it because we no loner gave the ability to recover?! I used to be able to do it, but now two glasses of wine are my limit.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:16:27 +0000

I still haven’t read The Secret History, and now I’m thinking maybe I’m getting too old for it? I laughed at your comment on the over-drinking. I feel that way, too, in novels that the characters are forever drinking too much and paying for it the next day. Do they never learn?
I finished The Wonder this week, too (for the Shadow Giller) – looking forward to hearing what you thought!